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Plan to reduce accidents on busy road

A lower speed limit should reduce accidents on a busy road after people living nearby raised safety fears, according to the council. Leeds City Council...

‘Disappointment and upset’ over decision to pause popular ‘community skip’ service during general election

A North London council’s decision to postpone a popular ‘community skip’ programme has been branded ‘disappointing and upsetting‘ by local residents. The scheme has...

Cricket Club has license extended

Ealing Cricket Club has successfully applied to extend its licensable hours despite a large number of objections from neighbouring residents. Ealing Council’s sub-licensing committee...

Possible buyer found for Newcastle nightclub shut down amid ‘poor management’ claims

A potential buyer may have been found for a Newcastle nightclub that was shut down following a major clash with city officials – but...

Crown Works Studios boost as North East mayor plans more investment in Sunderland film and TV hub

Plans to build a huge film and TV studios on the Sunderland riverside have taken another step forward. North East mayor Kim McGuinness and the...

Council set to close three Little Owls nurseries in £900K cost-saving shake-up

The council is set to pull out of running three nurseries in the city to save cash despite protests from parents. The Gipton North, Kentmere...

Church site with planning permission for housing goes to auction

A plot of land that includes an empty church will go under the hammer at a property auction next week. The Church of Christ the...

Public alcohol ban wins support as people complain of drinkers ‘defecating in the street’

Drinking in public could soon be banned across the whole of Slough under plans to stamp out ‘disgraceful’ antisocial behaviour – including drinkers reportedly...

Have you seen Mazhar Ahmad? Concern for vulnerable man missing since 6 June

Mazhar Ahmad, aged 58, was last seen around Hyde Park Corner at 17:38hrs. Mazhar had been visiting the Natural History Museum with his father when...

Council to borrow £8m for Eldon Square

Newcastle City Council will borrow almost £8 million to help pay for a major redevelopment of Eldon Square. It has emerged that the local authority,...

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